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Top 15 things to know about the 2013 MMVAs

Taylor Swift, wardbrobe malfunctions and what you don't see on TV

Miranda Furtado

Published: June 17, 2013 - 12:51 PM

Updated: June 18, 2013 - 8:56 AM

The MMVAs descend upon Toronto at the same time each year. It brings out thousands of fans, all flocking to see their favourite celebrity. But, while it may all look pretty on TV, we’re ready to dish on what it’s actually like behind the scenes at the Much Music Video Awards.

1. It’s loud. Like, really loud.

Loud enough that we’re pretty sure the Much Music building may be made out of shatter-proof glass because those ear-piercing squeals from girls can be heard by dogs thousands of miles away. Seriously.

2. Hurry up and wait

Until the REAL stars start showing up later on, there’s a lot of waiting going on. So grab a Red Bull and keep going, slugger!

Our video guy, Graham.

3. Canadian ‘celebrities’

No Much Music Video Awards show would be complete without a few aging Canadian “pop stars.” They’re not hard to spot, but often aren’t seen on TV, as they are delegated to walk the red carpet before any of the main MMVA red carpet coverage begins. They also love to take their time with each media outlet — ensuring they can promote whatever non-existent hit they have, or project they’re working on.

THAT guy’s face says it all…

4. Ladies love Justin Bieber look-alikes

We’re not sure what it is, but ever since Bieber stepped out onto the scene with his swaggy swagger, gals world-wide have been gobbling up copy-cats like they’re the last of the morning’s Cinnamon Toast Crunch. They still eat that, right? Yeah, that’s how old we are — so old, we didn’t know who any of these teeny-boppers are. The ladies behind us sure knew, though…

Grrrrr. Me Cody Simpson. Me so tough!

5. Who are you?

We’re not sure if it’s the age thing — or if it’s too hard to keep up with the latest show to jump on board the vampire bandwagon — but there are always celebrities who leave you going, “…and you are?”

6. Ed Sheeran is hil-ar-ious

Haaaave ya met my friend Ed? No, well he teamed up with one of the world’s biggest stars, Taylor Swift — which now makes him super uber-popular. Like crazy fandemonium popular. He also happens to be HIL-AR-IOUS. It was a little hard to hear, but we’re pretty sure that he told us that he punched Justin Timberlake in the face. (Seriously, watch the 0:52 mark on the video below.)

Miranda Furtado and Ed Sheeran. He made her “LOL”.

7. Some celebrities suck at interviews

Such as the guy from Arrow. We’ll be the first to admit it, we only know about him because of his abs — and with his interview skills that’s all it’s going to be. His cut was so bad; it didn’t even make the montage below. Hey, at least he’s pretty, right?

The “ab guy” from Arrow (AKA Stephen Amell)

8. Taylor Swift runs EVERYTHING

When you’re T. Swift you don’t have to bore yourself by doing interviews with all of the media on the red carpet hoping to chat with you — instead all you have to do is chat with the main sponsors and peace out. Either way, T Swizzy managed to bring some smiles to some faces. Like THIS guy:

Taylor Swift’s head made THIS guy super happy. It must be the curls…

9. D-Listers make the most of these awards shows

They really have nothing better to do than to hang out with Tara Reid, so when they find wandering media, they MUST take advantage and snap a pic together, in hopes that they’ll include you in their articles. Well, you win this one Jedward. Here ya go. Say hi to the Reidster for us.

Damnit, Jedward! You win this round…

10. Technology doesn’t always work

We had the best Vine video with Austin Mahone, BUT the iPhone managed to lose it. (Damn you, technology!) But we did have a working camera, so see the video below (but trust us, the Vine video was AWESOME!)

11. Chavril

Leave it to Canada’s rock-and-roll royalty to close the carpet and grace everyone with their presence. In case you didn’t already know that Avril Lavigne was about to embark on her new royal duties as soon as Chad Kroeger slips that ring on, she wore a crown of spikes to remind you. Yeah, that’s right Canada; she’s not just a Sk8er Girl.

Standing so close to Chad Kroeger and his massive amounts of gel are not recommended by Health Canada.

12. Sometimes VJ’s have wardrobe malfunctions

Where are Leah Miller’s shoes? What’s going on with what’s-her-face’s dress? We don’t know, but the VJs sure know how to work the red carpet, shoes — or no shoes.

What’s wrong with Leah Miller’s….shoes? Yes, we were going to say shoes.

13. Its not just the VJs who you’ll recognize

Behind the barricades, it’s not just fans, but fellow media journalists, too! We ran into Tony Monaco of z103 and our buddy Rudy Blair of 680 News on the red carpet, as well. Hey guys!

Tony Monaco and Rudy Blair were also spotted.

14. Money shots

It takes a lot to get those awards to look snazzy — that was witnessed by THIS guy (and his plumbers crack) while trying to get the perfect shot — or was the capitalizing on those wardrobe malfunctions? Who knows!

The money shot.

15. VIDEO

We can’t sum up the entire awards shows or the crazy behind the scenes antics in simple words, so here’s a helpful video where the stars such as Austin Mahone, Cody Simpson, Ed Sheeran and Kardinal tell you themselves. You’re welcome!